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Linkage With Stakeholders
The Accounting Students Conference
Introduction
In line with MIA’s commitment to the
development and advancement of the accountancy profession, MIA had
initiated the Accounting Students Conference (ASC) in 2006. MIA will
invite all universities fall under Part I of the First Schedule of
the Accountants Act 1967 to bid to host the ASC once every 2 years.
The inaugural ASC was hosted by the Universiti
Sains Malaysia (USM) on 25 & 26 November 2006 while the
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) hosted the second
ASC on 1 & 2 December 2008. The next ASC will be held in 2010.
Objective
The objective is to provide insights into the
accountancy profession and to equip students with knowledge as to
what is required in every professional accountant. The conference is
also aimed to instill the importance of life long learning spirit in
students, which is crucial in the demanding market.
Bidding Procedures
Assessment Criteria and Process:
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MIA shall consider and evaluate each application on
the basis of common criteria specified in Paragraph 3 below. MIA shall
conduct a site visit on each university to: |
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Inspect the proposed venue, hotels and all related
facilities; |
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Confirm the accuracy of the information contained
in the application and supporting information; and |
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Obtain any further necessary information. |
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The objective of MIA is to select the university
most likely to host a financially and otherwise successful ASC and
surrounding programme, having regard to: |
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The abilities and experience of the candidate in
organising such events; |
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The suitability of the proposed venue; and |
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The attractiveness to potential delegates of the
venue in which it is situated. |
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The selection criteria shall include: |
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The level of commitment of the candidate, the
ability of the candidate to organise the event, including the extent of
their previous experience in organising major events; |
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The level of support obtained by the candidate from
the relevant authorities such as the Dean of the Accounting and/or
Finance Faculty and/or the Vice Chancellor of the University; |
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The quality of the main conference centre and the
ancillary accommodation including its size, level of equipment and other
facilities; |
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The quality of hotel accommodations and the
availability of accommodations across of broad price range; and |
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The quality and availability of transport to and
from, the hotels and the main venue. |
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The timing of the site visits and report shall be
such as to enable MIA to decide upon a university and a university of
second choice. |
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MIA shall require the successful university, within
thirty days, (a) to confirm its willingness to host the event and (b) to
sign the memorandum of undertaking. If the successful university fails
to meet these requirements, MIA shall invite the University of second
choice to meet the requirements. |
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With the necessary procedures under Paragraph 5
have been completed, MIA shall advise remaining universities
accordingly. |
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MIA reserves the right to postpone or cancel the
ASC or to move it to another venue at any state, in circumstances where
events arise that would seriously impair the success of the event or put
delegates at risk. Without prejudice to the terms and conditions of the
memorandum of understanding, the successful university shall be obliged
to ensure that appropriate insurance coverage is in place from the date
of its acceptance of the invitation to host the event, to provide
comprehensive cover in respect of such eventualities and to keep MIA
free from all claims and to indemnify it against all losses. |
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